Lead-acid battery factory workshop

When were lead-acid batteries invented?

Lead-acid batteries were invented in 1859 by Gaston Plante̒, a French physicist. Despite this being the first example of a rechargeable battery, the original basic design is still in use today.

Why are lead-acid batteries so popular?

Further, even with subsequent battery innovations, lead-acid batteries continue to command approximately 50% of the battery market share in terms of value of product. Their continued success can be largely attributed to their low cost and universal use in starting internal combustion engines. How do Lead-Acid Batteries Work?

What is a lead-acid battery?

A lead-acid battery is a type of rechargeable battery used in many common applications such as starting an automobile engine. It is called a “lead-acid” battery because the two primary components that allow the battery to charge and discharge electrical current are lead and acid (in most case, sulfuric acid).

How are lead grid plates cured?

Pasting and curing involves coating the lead grid plates with a proprietary paste. The paste is specially designed for either the positive or negative plates. The pasted plates are then cured in an oven to adhere the paste to the plates. The next step involves assembling the components into the battery case.

How a battery is made?

Battery production usually begins with creation of the plates. When the plates are connected together, they make up the battery grid. There are two methods for manufacturing plates: oxide and grid production, and pasting and curing. The first step in oxide and grid production is making lead oxide.

How are battery plates made?

When the plates are connected together, they make up the battery grid. There are two methods for manufacturing plates: oxide and grid production, and pasting and curing. The first step in oxide and grid production is making lead oxide. There are a few options for manufacturers to create lead oxide from lead ingots.